dump
dump
dʌmp
damp
British pronunciation
/dʌmp/

Definition & Meaning of "dump"in English

to dump
01

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

Transitive: to dump waste
to dump definition and meaning
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Instead of recycling, some businesses opt to dump electronic waste in landfills.
Some people unfortunately choose to dump household waste in the woods instead of using proper disposal methods.
02

to end a relationship that one was romantically involved in, often in a way that is unexpected or unfair

Transitive: to dump one's partner
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After months of dating, Sarah was shocked when her boyfriend suddenly decided to dump her via text message.
Tom chose to dump his girlfriend without warning, leaving her devastated and questioning their entire relationship.
03

to knock down or defeat someone

Transitive: to dump an opponent
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He dumped his opponent in the final round of the match with a quick move.
She dumped him in the fight, landing a powerful punch to end it.
04

to place something down in a rough, careless, or abrupt manner

Transitive: to dump sth somewhere
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He dumped his bag on the floor and sat down at the table.
She dumped the books onto the desk without bothering to organize them.
05

to fall or drop suddenly

Intransitive: to dump somewhere
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The car dumped into the ditch after the driver lost control on the icy road.
The box dumped onto the floor when it was knocked over.
06

to export goods that are difficult to sell domestically by selling them at a lower price

Transitive: to dump products
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The company decided to dump its excess stock in overseas markets to clear space.
They began dumping cheap electronics in foreign countries to recover some costs.
Dump
01

a location where materials or supplies are stored for later use

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The relief effort set up a central dump for blankets, water, and medical kits.
Miners returned each evening to the ore dump to collect tools for the next shift.
02

a snapshot or copy of a computer's storage contents, typically used for analysis or backup

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After the crash, the developer examined the core dump to pinpoint the bug.
She reviewed the memory dump to track down the source of the leak.
03

a designated site where garbage and refuse are deposited and often processed

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They hauled the old sofa to the city dump early Saturday morning.
Volunteers sorted recyclables out of the pile at the municipal dump.
04

solid waste released from the body

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Hikers are taught to carry a small shovel so they can bury their dump off trail.
That dump smelled awful.
05

(volleyball) an unexpected hit by the setter over the net instead of setting it to a teammate

What is a "dump"?

A dump in volleyball is when the setter, instead of passing the ball to a teammate, quickly pushes or tips the ball over the net themselves to catch the opposing team off guard. The setter often uses a dump when the other team is expecting a pass or set to a hitter, making it harder for the defenders to block or return the ball. A successful dump requires good timing and the ability to deceive the opposing team into thinking a regular set is coming.

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The setter scored with a clever dump.
She surprised the defense with a quick dump.
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